Rutgers University Brand Guidelines

Location
N/A
Established
1766
Mascot
Scarlet Knights
Code
RU_NCAA
League
NCAA
Licensing Agency
CLC

Official Brand Colors

Official Color Palette

Logos & Marks

Rutgers Horizontal, Red/Black variant, cell 1
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Horizontal, White/Black outline variant, cell 2
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Horizontal, Red/Red variant, cell 3
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Horizontal, White/White variant, cell 4
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Horizontal, Red/White outline variant, cell 5
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Horizontal, Red/Black variant, cell 6
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Horizontal, White/Black outline variant, cell 7
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Horizontal, Red/Red variant, cell 8
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Horizontal, White/White variant, cell 9
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Horizontal, Red/White outline variant, cell 10
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Vertical, Red/Black variant, cell 11
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Vertical, White/Black outline variant, cell 12
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Vertical, Red/Red variant, cell 13
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Vertical, White/White variant, cell 14
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers Vertical, Red/White outline variant, cell 15
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Vertical, Red/Black variant, cell 16
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Vertical, White/Black outline variant, cell 17
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Vertical, Red/Red variant, cell 18
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Vertical, White/White variant, cell 19
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Rutgers New Brunswick Signature Vertical, Red/White outline variant, cell 20
Primary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Spirit Marks - Knights Head, Red/Black variant, cell 25
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Spirit Marks - Knights Head, White/Black outline variant, cell 26
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Spirit Marks - Knights Head, Red/Red variant, cell 27
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Helmet Mark, Red/White variant, cell 28
Secondary LogoLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Athletic Wordmark, White/White variant, cell 29
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Athletic Wordmark, White/Black outline variant, cell 30
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Athletic Wordmark, Red/Red variant, cell 31
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Athletic Wordmark, Red/Black outline variant, cell 32
WordmarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Spirit Marks - Rutgers R, Red/Black variant, cell 21
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Spirit Marks - Rutgers R, White/Black outline variant, cell 22
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Spirit Marks - Rutgers R, Red/Red variant, cell 23
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Spirit Marks - Rutgers R, White/White variant, cell 24
LettermarkLast Updated : 6/26/2026
Full Page Guideline Sheet, Standard variant
Production ArtworkLast Updated : 6/26/2026

Approved Verbiage

Rules & Guidelines

hard rule

Trademark Symbol Placement for Rutgers R Signature Logos

For Rutgers R Signature Horizontal Logos, the symbol is added to the bottom left of the Rutgers R. For Rutgers R Signature Vertical Logos, the symbol is added to the bottom right of the Rutgers R.

hard rule

Trademark Symbol Requirements by Product Category

Vendor must add registration mark ® or TM after the Rutgers name and Rutgers R on merchandise where applicable.

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Clear Space Requirement for Marks

Clear space is required around all Rutgers R / Mascot marks. The blue square is equal to .5 height of the Rutgers R.

hard rule

No Alteration of Marks

Do not alter these marks in any way.

hard rule

Mascot Caricatures Permitted

Mascot caricatures permitted.

hard rule

University Licensed Consumables Expiration Date

University licensed consumables must have expiration date on packaging.

conditional rule

Cross Licensing with Other Marks

Cross licensing with other marks may be permitted with an additional agreement and approval of Trademark Licensing.

conditional rule

Sport Specific Marks Request

Sport specific marks may be requested through the trademark office.

hard rule

No References to Alcohol, Drugs, or Tobacco

No references to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco related products may be used in conjunction with University marks.